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Free Window's Security Software! :- ) *UPDATED*
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ddp
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27. December 2006 @ 13:19 |
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27. December 2006 @ 13:49 |
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@ddp & rav009,
Ok I did some reading since ddp gave me the page to look at. lol. Didn't even think about them upgrading/updating to a new version and therefore doing away with the older version and updates for it. Thanks again for the info and expertise.
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28. December 2006 @ 05:06 |
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Your welcome greensman :-)
BTW, to answer your query on Windows firewall, it won't do as it only blocks inbound connections and not outbound, however a full software firewall will block both, meaning a much higher level of security.
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29. December 2006 @ 02:35 |
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**UPDATE**
Ewido AntiSpyware was acquired by Grisoft. The product is now AVG AntiSpyware , download it from the guide.
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henryz123
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1. January 2007 @ 07:57 |
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im slightly confused,
so which is better
zone alarm or comodo?
and ewido antispy or spyware blaster?
which are more secure?
please help
many thanks
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1. January 2007 @ 09:14 |
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Originally posted by henryz123:
im slightly confused,
so which is better
zone alarm or comodo?
and ewido antispy or spyware blaster?
which are more secure?
please help
many thanks
All down to your preference, they are all very powerful.
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henryz123
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1. January 2007 @ 09:55 |
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ok is it possible or necessary to have both ewido+ spware blaster>?
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1. January 2007 @ 10:04 |
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Hey,
Ewido doesn't exist anymore, its AVG anti spyware :-)
AVG antispyware (free) doesnt protect in real time but offers a great on demand scanner, Spyware Blaster protects in real time. So yes, you need the two of them.
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henryz123
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1. January 2007 @ 10:09 |
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alrite then thats excellent
at the moment i have
avg anti virus
ad aware
spybot search and destroy
spyware blaster
zone alarm firewall
is that too many, if so which one should i remove or what shoud i disable?
many thanks,
p.s sorry if this seems stupid
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henryz123
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1. January 2007 @ 10:29 |
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does spyware blaster work with Opera browser >
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xhardc0re
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1. January 2007 @ 18:28 |
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HOSTS file explained (really easy to read)
well guys, i've been playing around with various firewalls & had some h4ckz0r friends hit me with their best. The one that seems to do the best, has the smallest memory footprint, and is stable is Sygate firewall v5.6 That is the last legal non-Pro version you can find online. Various torrent sites might find you the Pro version.
Sadly, Norton discontinued Sygate when they purchased the company...because Norton (firewall) is a PIECE OF SH*T!
Download it
Thanks to ireland for pointing everyone @the International Coffee, Tea & Gift Shop thread to sygate. It truly rocks.
update: I switched to Kerio Personal firewall v4.2.2 & its even better than Sygate. you can't go wrong with either program. Use a FW, Protowall, the MVPS or Bluetack HOSTS file, and you are def a lot safer online.
if you're a college student, do NOT settle with the RIAA http://tinyurl.com/37oz2z
~ SlimPS2 v15US, PSP v3.60FW, TaiyoYuden DVD-R, SwapMagic_v3.6 & BreakerPro 1.1 (No mod)
Writer: HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4080N 0G03 SW: DVDDecrypt*r,
lastest Nero Ultra 7 & Alcohol 120% ~ This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 2. March 2007 @ 09:36
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henryz123
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3. January 2007 @ 02:54 |
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ow k
i have recently partitioned the c drive of my laptop and restarted.
i have used this fantastic guide to protect my computer.
i have AVG antispyware
spyware guard (for realtime prot)
avg free edition
spybot search and destroy
ad-aware
is this ok? please help
also is there a way to keep Ad-Aware and Spybot search and destroy permanently open or do they not need to be?
many thanks
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3. January 2007 @ 07:49 |
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Originally posted by henryz123:
ow k
i have recently partitioned the c drive of my laptop and restarted.
i have used this fantastic guide to protect my computer.
i have AVG antispyware
spyware guard (for realtime prot)
avg free edition
spybot search and destroy
ad-aware
is this ok? please help
also is there a way to keep Ad-Aware and Spybot search and destroy permanently open or do they not need to be?
many thanks
Its excellent protection, there is no need at all to keep ad aware or Spybot open permanently, just scan with them once a week and you'll be fine :-)
Thanks for the complements on the guide BTW :-D
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henryz123
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3. January 2007 @ 08:33 |
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thats ok,
may i ask what security you use? as your knowledge is clearly vast.
many thanks
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3. January 2007 @ 09:43 |
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I use AVG free + Comodo/Zone alarm firewall + Spyware Gaurd on all my machines, excluding one (this one) which I run NOD32 + Comodo P/F + Conterspy on.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 4. January 2007 @ 11:31
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henryz123
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4. January 2007 @ 08:36 |
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ow k, you do not use anti-spy?
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4. January 2007 @ 11:31 |
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Sorry, I forgot to add that. Re-check the post.
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Norm9
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8. January 2007 @ 12:47 |
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Rav,
Have you or anyone come across with this on AVG-Anti-Spware.
Im tryin to delete trackin cookies after a scan, it said somethin about error trying to delete.
This problem came about when i daily update AVG FREE, S&D, Ad-Aware & i tried to update AVG-AS it took an awful long time to open & still an hour-glass 10mins later & re-installed it (i dont know if this is important but i d/clicked instead of r/clickin & got me in-i cant explain why??) & had to Run as... is the only way i can get in??
Edit: i r/clicked this time instead of d/clicking
Any ideas anyone, as i thought i had cleared one problem & got another one !
Thanks for any help-much appreciated.
PS. I hadnt realised that about AVG-AS on realtime scanning & using Spyware blaster as well on previous posts, thanks for that info & anymore coming.
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xhardc0re
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12. January 2007 @ 21:24 |
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RAV, i think you might find this link useful FW Leak Tester
adding this in to the post: If you run XP you need to disable NetBIOS & NetBeui as they can reveal private information about your system Link
if you're a college student, do NOT settle with the RIAA http://tinyurl.com/37oz2z
~ SlimPS2 v15US, PSP v3.60FW, TaiyoYuden DVD-R, SwapMagic_v3.6 & BreakerPro 1.1 (No mod)
Writer: HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4080N 0G03 SW: DVDDecrypt*r,
lastest Nero Ultra 7 & Alcohol 120% ~ This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 3. March 2007 @ 08:42
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janrocks
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13. January 2007 @ 03:14 |
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Strangely that site is offering an install version of the grc.com leaktest. There is an online version HERE
Either follow the link there to go to the test after reading the info on that page or this link to test. http://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?rh1dkyd2
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shuboy00
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20. January 2007 @ 22:47 |
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Quick question...AVG Anti-Spyware has a file in quarantine. It is of high risk, but the app tells me "All objects in the quarantine are encrypted and can do no harm to your computer." But it also gives me the option to "Remove finally." Do I want to leave the object in quarantine, or should I "remove" it?
Thanks.
--The test of a man is the fight that he makes...
Kreative Klick
HEAVY HITTERS...SUCKAS!!!
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aabbccdd
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20. January 2007 @ 23:05 |
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you definitely want to REMOVE it after you do run CCleaner reboot and run the spyware program in "Safe Mode"
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 20. January 2007 @ 23:06
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shuboy00
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20. January 2007 @ 23:11 |
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before i remove, (it gave me one of those "there is no turning back" messages) by looking at the file path (C:\WINDOWS\browser.exe) can i tell if its something important that I need...meaning if i remove that file that is infected, will i be screwed? It is infected with Hijacker.Small...
Thanks.
--The test of a man is the fight that he makes...
Kreative Klick
HEAVY HITTERS...SUCKAS!!!
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aabbccdd
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21. January 2007 @ 00:08 |
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your will be fine removing it , it won't delete the file just the virse
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21. January 2007 @ 00:58 |
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Originally posted by shuboy00:
before i remove, (it gave me one of those "there is no turning back" messages) by looking at the file path (C:\WINDOWS\browser.exe) can i tell if its something important that I need...meaning if i remove that file that is infected, will i be screwed? It is infected with Hijacker.Small...
Thanks.
You'll be fine removing it, its a worm.
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